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“President Rodrigo Duterte joined the United States (U.S.) in warning China about incursions in the West Philippine Sea”
“Arnell Ignacio cursed Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan for spreading news that President Rodrigo Duterte is dead.”
“President Rodrigo Duterte called Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and seated him at the Malacañang”
“Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok said he admires President Rodrigo Duterte.”
“President Rodrigo Duterte said he will make sure Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go succeeds him, and that this is 100% backed by China.”
“President Rodrigo Duterte and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said former senator Antonio Trillanes IV will again get locked up in jail.”
“President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the removal of Smartmatic”
“Fernando Zobel de Ayala shamed Vice President Leni Robredo and defended President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing”
“President Rodrigo Duterte gave a powerful order against leftist groups on Dec. 6, 2020. In the video, Duterte said the Communist Party of the Philippines and its “legal fronts and infrastructure” must be destroyed, and told soldiers to not hesitate to use their guns against a perceived enemy.”
“TV show host Willie Revillame told President Rodrigo Duterte should sell his beautiful car and jet to help typhoon victims”
“Vice President Leni Robredo questioned the whereabouts of President Rodrigo Duterte at the height of Typhoon Ulysses.”
Vera Files says: Neither were there official records, transcripts, interviews nor media reports attributed to Robredo insinuating about Duterte's absence or non-appearance in public when Typhoon Ulysses unleashed strong winds and dumped…
“President Rodrigo Duterte's 91% approval rating in the Sept. 14 to 20 Pulse Asia survey meant they "approve of everything he's done so far...without exception.”
Vera Files says: The 91% rating was a combination of the total percentage of respondents who said they “truly approve” and “somewhat approve” of the president’s performance.
“President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the release of retired Army general Jovito Palparan from prison”
“President Rodrigo Duterte is not in favor of same-sex marriage, whether it be church or civil.”
Vera Files says: Roque's claim contradicts Duterte's most recent public statement on the issue, where he explicitly said he was "in favor" of same-sex marriage. Throughout his term, Duterte has taken a nuanced position on the matter -- …
“President Rodrigo Duterte says he can still do something to reduce corruption before his term ends in June 2022.”
Vera Files says: Last September, Duterte said he had offered to resign as president because he could no longer stop corruption. He campaigned and won in the 2016 elections on the platform of ending corruption in government within three …